How to Fix My Android TV Remote If It’s Not Working?

Though your remote may appear like a small part of your TV package. This holds a very essential part of the overall operation of your TV. This is especially true nowadays when TVs are getting thinner and reach to the most functions is only possible through the remote.

In case your Android TV remote is not working as it should. Mostly the issue lies with the TV’s IR sensors, the remote batteries, or the software.

Remove any obstacles between the remote and your TV

Considering remote work by sending transmissions to the TV’s inbuilt receivers, it is hard for them to work impeccably if any obstacles block the transmission way.

Sometimes, the remote might still be working but with a slow response rate when this happens.

To solve this problem, remove any obstacle on the way between where you are using the remote and the TV. But if the remote is still slow, lower the distance between you and the TV for faster transmissions.

Expecting that the problem to persist, it could be that the sensors for either your remote or the TV are weak and need to be replaced.

Check for unresponsive remote buttons

Check for unresponsive remote buttons

  • Usually, only a few buttons on your remote do not work, while the rest are fully working.

  • In case, the buttons which work are essential such as the power button. It would be difficult to determine which ones work and which ones don’t.

  • You can use a simple trick to tell which buttons are not working.

  • Take any device with a working camera, it can be your phone or a digital camera. If you opt to use a phone, use the front camera because the rear camera will not show light.

Troubleshoot the voice feature

  • A malfunctioning voice feature on your remote control may cause many inconveniences. To solve the issue, press the MIC button on your remote.

  • If it does not produce a green or amber light, you want fresh batteries or reset your remote, as shown in the steps above.

  • However, if the lights turn amber or green, then unplug your TV from its socket for about two minutes or instead hold down the power button on the remote for at least five seconds.

  • After that, you connect the remote to the TV by Bluetooth by going to settings and pressing remote control/remote and accessories.

  • Whosoever, TV brand you own, it should have one of the three before-mentioned choices.

  • After pressing the option, click on connect via Bluetooth, and your remote should work fine.

Update your TV software

  • Though it is impossible that the state of your TV software might be affecting your remote operations, it is not impossible.

  • Check your notifications for any available software updates, and make sure you update it if available.

  • If, after using the above troubleshooting methods and your remote still does not work. The issue might be hardware-related.

  • Maybe someone sat on it or dropped it in water, among other accidents. In such cases, you might need to permanently replace the remote.